Anatomy
The Retina (Back of Your Eye)
The retina is light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. It captures light and sends signals to your brain to create vision.
Visual Guide
The Retina (Back of Your Eye)
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Structure & Components
- Vision is clear and colorful
- Can see fine details
- Peripheral vision works
- Night vision functions
- Good color perception
- No blind spots
Functions & Physiology
- Retina has special light-sensing cells
- Rods see in dim light
- Cones see color and detail
- About 10 million cones
- About 120 million rods
- Converts light to brain signals
Key Points
- Protect retina from damage
- Wear UV sunglasses
- Control blood sugar (diabetes)
- Control high blood pressure
- Take eye vitamins
- Regular eye exams monitor health
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